Presentación en PowerPoint de un taller que di en la Universidad de Alcalá en julio de 2010. Trata del uso de los cuentos y "storytelling" en la educación primaria en el área de inglés. La presentación está en inglés.

2. Stories can be used with students of all ages and abilities Stories are attractive materials especially for younger learners; they change the normal routine of a class and are therefore motivating and interesting. Stories can help students develop their creativity and imagination Stories can heighten students’ ability to communicate effectively in writing and in speech Stories can help students develop both listening and reading skills Stories are essential tools to foster reading habits

3. Stories can help students develop the BASIC COMPETENCES

4. AUTHENTIC vs. GRADED MATERIALS STUDENTS’ AGE AND LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT STUDENTS’ LEVEL OF ENGLISH STUDENTS’ INTERESTS STUDENTS’ NEEDS AND PURPOSE OF THE LESSON

5. ATTRACT STUDENTS’ ATTENTION CREATE EXPECTATIONS HAVE STUDENTS MAKE PREDICTIONS PROVIDE BACKGROUND INFORMATION IF REQUIRED REVISE GRAMMAR STRUCTURES / VOCABULARY IF NECESSARY

6. MAKE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY USE APPROPRIATE INTONATION AND GESTURES MAKE SURE STUDENTS ARE PAYING ATTENTION

7. PROPOSE COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES CHECK STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION

8. CLASSICAL STORIES / FAIRY TALES FANTASY STORIES FABLES / FOLKTALES EVERYDAY LIFE STORIES

9. BIG BOOKS FLASHCARDS ONLINE LISTENING / READING INDIVIDUAL BOOKS

20. GRADED AND AUTHENTIC MATERIALS BOOK REPORT HOME LOAN SERVICE